THRUSTMASTER TQS Viper Mission Pack User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: THRUSTMASTER

Table of Contents

Box contents
VIPER PANEL features
Mapping of buttons and axes
Installing VIPER PANEL on VIPER TQS*
Installation on PC
VIPER PANEL backlighting
Managing the programmable LEDs
T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software
Main features of T.A.R.G.E.T
FAQ and technical support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

THRUSTMASTER TQS Viper Mission Pack User Guide

Note icon Carefully read the instructions provided in this manual before installing the product, before any use of the product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidents and/or damage. Keep this manual so that you can refer to the instructions in the future.

Rev up your engines and fly into the danger zone with the iconic control panel from the U.S. Air Force’s VIPER — the world’s most widely-used modern fighter aircraft!

Take your cockpit to the next level with VIPER PANEL — which can be used on its own or as a complement to VIPER TQS*, and features a complete set of controls.

This manual will help you install and use your VIPER PANEL under the best conditions. Before taking off, make sure to carefully read all of these instructions and warnings: they will help you get the most enjoyment out of your product.

Updating the firmware

In order for VIPER PANEL to function properly in video games, you must update its firmware.

To carry out the update, please visit https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/viperpanel/

Select Firmware, then follow the instructions — including the downloading and installation procedure.

Box contents

VIPER PANEL features

Backlit VIPER PANEL
Programmable LEDs display
Landing gear lever with indicator light
USB connector (type C)

Mapping of buttons and axes

Mapping of the 32 buttons and 1 axis in mode A (without virtual buttons)

Mode B: with virtual buttons

Installing VIPER PANEL on VIPER TQS*

Installing VIPER PANEL

*Not included

*VIPER TQS is included with VIPER TQS Mission Pack.
It may also be purchased separately.
VIPER PANEL is a control panel that lets you expand your flight/combat capabilities with a total of 43 buttons and 1 axis — all of which are programmable via the T.A.R.G.E.T software.
VIPER PANEL is a complement to VIPER TQS.

Installation on PC

Please visithttps://support.thrustmaster.com/product/viperpanel/.
Download and install the PC driver and its customized interface for the Windows Control Panel.
Once the PC driver has been installed, connect the USB connector to one of your PC’s USB ports.

*Not included
To access the Control Panel, select Start / All apps / Thrustmaster / Control Panel or Control Panel (in Windows 10).
The Game Controllers dialog box is displayed. The accessory appears onscreen with the name Viper Panel and OK status.
In the Game Controllers dialog box, click Properties to test and view all functions.

Enable virtual buttons (Enable virtual buttons):
This function lets you enable or disable the virtual buttons on VIPER PANEL (buttons 33 to 43). Click Apply (Apply) once you have selected the mode that you want to use.
Installation on PC

Note icon The virtual buttons are disabled by default on VIPER PANEL.

VIPER PANEL backlighting

The intensity of VIPER PANEL’s backlighting can be adjusted directly via the control panel, or via the T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor) software. Ten intensity levels are available: from 1 (minimum intensity) to 10 (maximum intensity), with the default level being set at 5.

Simultaneously press buttons 16 and 23 for 2 seconds, until button 16 flashes
Adjust the intensity to your preferred level.
Save your setting by once again simultaneously pressing buttons 16 and 23 for 2 seconds. Button 16 stops flashing.

Managing the programmable LEDs

Management of the control panel’s 10 programmable LEDs is carried out directly via the T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor) software.

T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software

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Please visit https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/viperpanel/

In the Software section, download and install the T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software

Main features of T.A.R.G.E.T

Different possible configurations for the axes.
Different possible programming levels: Basic, Advanced and Script.
Use of the Drag and Drop principle.
Ability to combine VIPER PANEL with various Thrustmaster joysticks (VIPER TQS, HOTAS Cougar, HOTAS Warthog, T.16000M, MFD Cougar Pack, all of which are also compatible with T.A.R.G.E.T), allowing them to be recognized as a single USB device.
Access to advanced profiles created by the Thrustmaster community

FAQ and technical support

Do you have questions regarding VIPER PANEL, or are you experiencing technical problems? If so, visit the Thrustmaster technical support website: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/viperpanel/.